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Togo’s Cotton Farmers Adopt Regenerative Practices to Improve Yields and Restore Soils
Cotton farmers in Togo are adopting regenerative agriculture practices to restore degraded soils, reduce pesticide applications and improve yields
South Africa’s Grain and Livestock Farmers Reassess 2026/27 Plans as El Niño Risks Grow
South African grain and livestock producers are being urged to reassess planting decisions, seasonal spending and breeding preparations as a strong El Niño
Nigeria’s Jigawa Turns to CNG to Lower Irrigation Costs and Boost Dry-Season Farming
Jigawa State is planning to convert conventional irrigation pumps to compressed natural gas (CNG)
Kenya’s Farmers Turn to Avocado as Maize Losses Mount, but Profits Are Not Guaranteed
Kenyan farmers facing unreliable harvests, rising input costs and mounting losses from maize production are increasingly turning to avocado
South Africa’s Fuel Price Hike Puts Fresh Pressure on Farmers Ahead of Planting
South African farmers are facing a fresh increase in production costs after diesel prices rose sharply on October 7
Zimbabwe Scales Solar-Powered Village Units to Drive Year-Round Food Production
Zimbabwe is expanding a village-level agricultural model that combines solar-powered irrigation
Tunisia Could Lose 6.4% of GDP by 2050 as Water Scarcity Threatens Agriculture
Tunisia could lose the equivalent of 6.4% of its GDP by 2050 if worsening water scarcity is not addressed
Cameroon Strengthens Cotton Resilience Through Better Seeds and Healthier Soils
Cameroon’s cotton sector is combining improved seed varieties with nature-based farming practices as producers seek to protect yields
Egypt Scales Solar Irrigation as Water Scarcity Raises Pressure on Agriculture
Egypt is expanding the use of solar-powered irrigation and modern water-management systems as it seeks to protect agricultural production
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